As Art of Goods

Author: Zhang Laimin
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part is the author's doctoral dissertation. The full title is "The Problem of Art Commodification During Economic Transition—Exploring the History of Art Commodification Abroad." From an economic perspective, the author systematically explores the history of art commodification abroad, aiming to provide insights for understanding and analyzing the phenomenon of art commodification during China's economic transition, updating artistic concepts, and promoting the healthy development of artistic production. The second part mainly includes articles by the author on the theory of art production and art commodification, and some critical articles are appended to the book to allow readers a comprehensive understanding. Afterword "Breaking Out of the Traditional Walls" is the author's further exploration of the relationship between art and money in response to critical articles. The author believes: "Only by breaking out of the traditional walls of conventional thinking can we, like prehistoric people, open our eyes to a brand new world"—including a world where money and art coexist.